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EPA proposals to speed up data center projects 'anti-democratic,' according to Utah environmental group
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted Sept. 3 - 1:32 p.m.
Proposals by the EPA to reduce public input, and allow construction before air-quality permits are issued have some environmental groups in Utah concerned about a move they see as "anti-democratic."
Spanish Fork residents frustrated after mayor voices approval of data center proposal
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Aug. 31 - 7:05 p.m.
Some Spanish Fork residents are upset that the mayor has voiced his approval for a proposed self-powered AI data center by Spanish Fork Canyon.
The AI arms race could come down to a propaganda war
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 30 - 9:04 p.m.
Elon Musk's social media company, X, identified hundreds of suspected Chinese accounts amplifying arguments against artificial intelligence data centers, X Global Government Affairs announced.
Cox calls for 'major reform' to MIDA after data center pushback
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Aug. 20 - 6:33 p.m.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox says he supports making major changes to a state entity that approved a controversial artificial intelligence data center in Box Elder County.
Utah has 'major gaps' in regulating noise, temperature from new data centers, agency head says
VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Aug. 20 - 8:07 a.m.
An agency leader said there are "major gaps" in Utah's regulation of data center development, particularly when it comes to the impacts new projects will have on local temperatures and noise.
Residents voice concerns over self-powered data center proposal in Spanish Fork
Cassidy Wixom and Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted Aug. 19 - 1:52 p.m.
Dozens of people voiced their concerns and questions about a proposed data center at the mouth of Spanish Fork Canyon in a meeting that stretched past midnight Tuesday.
Is a data center vibe shift upon us?
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 11 - 12:18 p.m.
Kevin O'Leary, the "Shark Tank" investor most recently famed for backing a massive data center in Box Elder County, apologized to MSNOW on Thursday for the project's poor public messaging.
New data centers present 'opportunities and challenges' to Utah's tax system, researcher says
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Aug. 11 - 8:07 a.m.
New data centers present "opportunities and challenges" to Utah's property tax system, says a University of Utah researcher who delved into the issue.
Texas governor orders pause on new data center approvals pending audit
Reuters | Posted Aug. 4 - 2:51 p.m.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered a pause on approvals of new data center projects, citing concerns that a surge in electricity demand could threaten reliability at a time when opposition to the projects is growing.
Exclusive-Trump administration drafting ban on Chinese data center devices, sources say
Alexandra Alper, Reuters | Posted Aug. 4 - 11:26 a.m.
The Trump administration is drafting a ban on U.S. imports of new models of Chinese data center components, four people familiar with the matter told Reuters, as it seeks to protect the infrastructure that undergirds the AI boom.
Data center protests go national as backlash grows
Valerie Volcovici and Lisa Baertlein, Reuters | Posted July 18 - 5:45 p.m.
Data center opponents planned to hold protests on Saturday in at least 125 locations nationwide in the first effort to channel anger at AI infrastructure expansion.
Candidates seeking Box Elder Senate seat weigh in on controversial Stratos project
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted July 18 - 10:02 a.m.
As controversy surrounding the proposed Stratos data center project continues to ripple, two candidates challenging the area's incumbent state senator say voters deserve more answers.
Data center opponents sue Kevin O'Leary, Fox News over claims linking them to China
VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted July 15 - 4:41 p.m.
Opponents of a Utah data center project have sued Kevin O'Leary and the Fox News Network for defamation after the businessman claimed opponents had links to China.
Data center backer says foes' wishes should be honored if efforts to challenge plans proceed
VideoTim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 14 - 10:30 p.m.
A member of the body that voted for the controversial Box Elder County data center plans thinks if foes' efforts to challenge the plans proceed, their wishes should be honored.
'Sacred,' 'pristine': Data center foes redouble calls to protect area where facility would be built
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 14 - 6:16 a.m.
Foes of the Box Elder County data center proposal gave media representatives a tour of the area and redoubled their calls to protect the zone.
Some data center companies are working to be 'good neighbors,' but is it enough?
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted July 10 - 6:03 a.m.
As proposals for new data centers seem to be on the rise, some companies say they are working hard to be good neighbors in their communities. Still, some worry it's not enough.
Data center projects are now coming in bigger than ever. Here's a look at why
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted July 8 - 9:18 p.m.
Data center developments have seemingly reached an inflection point where projects are now bigger and more energy-hungry than ever. There are a number of factors that have gotten us here.
Meta plans billions for first AI data center in Canada, largest outside the US
The Associated Press | Posted July 8 - 4:20 p.m.
Facebook and Instagram parent Meta said Wednesday it will invest more than $9.1 billion to build its first artificial intelligence data center in Canada and its largest outside the United States.
Utah's Stratos project draws warnings from Virginia's 'Data Center Alley'
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted July 8 - 9:29 a.m.
Utah's bet on the Stratos Project data center is raising eyebrows, states away, among a community with more data center experience than anywhere else.
Life inside 'Data Center Alley': What Utah can learn from Loudoun County, Virginia
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted July 7 - 7:12 a.m.
What lessons can we learn from "Data Center Alley," a community in Virginia with more data center experience than anywhere else?
Kevin O'Leary talks election results, Stratos project timeline with KSL
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted July 3 - 7:38 a.m.
Celebrity investor Kevin O'Leary wants Utahns on his side as his massive artificial intelligence data center project planned for Box Elder County moves forward.
New housing coordination division launches in Utah governor's office
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Joe Wirthlin, KSL | Posted July 1 - 1:48 p.m.
The governor's office launched Utah's new Division of Housing and Community Development to unify new and existing housing programs under a single banner.
'Oops': Utah senator, Fox News apologize for linking data center foes to China
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 1 - 1:40 p.m.
A Utah senator and Fox News offered apologies connected to allegations that foes of the Box Elder County data center project are linked to China, while Kevin O'Leary offered a clarifying statement.
Data center fallout upends Utah politics, ousting Senate president
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted June 28 - 3:00 p.m.
Utah Republican voters sent a stunning rebuke to state leaders overseeing the Box Elder County data center on Tuesday, as a swing in support coincided with a massive electoral upset.
